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Dublin Castle, 1916 Rising

A Lee Enfield Rifle used by a member of a British Army regiment during the attack on Dublin Castle, Easter Monday, April 24, 1916. Note how the barrel of the rifle was shattered by an Irish Volunteer's bullet. Short Magazine Lee Enfield Rifle Mark III. Adopted by the British Army in 1907. It was regarded as the best combat rifle of its time.;

Dublin Castle, 1916 Rising

Object Number:
HE:EW.547

Institution:
NMI

Date:
1916

Creator:
Lee-Enfield

Place of production:
England

Collections:

Easter Week Collection

Exhibitions:

Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising
Road to Independence

Subjects:

1916 Rising, Combat
Dublin Castle